Fairford Church of England Primary School
Fairford, GL7 4JQ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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3rd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,236 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Fairford Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Fairford Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged outstanding. The report describes a school where pupils feel a “strong sense of belonging” and exhibit “excellent” behaviour, underpinned by a “highly ambitious curriculum” and a “palpable love of learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” with “clearly defined” learning goals, enabling pupils’ knowledge to develop “exceptionally well.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective,” allowing them to “flourish alongside their peers.”
- Reading instruction is robust, with a “well-structured phonics programme” ensuring pupils read “fluently and accurately.”
- Staff receive “bespoke training” to expertly impart knowledge, while governors provide “highly effective support and challenge.”
- Pupils are “very well prepared for life” through diverse activities, including community service, debates, and practical skills like cooking.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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